Pleasant Valley is a school situated a mile from our home that was built in 1899. Third graders from across the state take part in field trips where they participate in a one-room all-ages classroom, complete with outhouses. It was a privilege for children to go to school as their parents had to pay $1/month. Teachers had to have completed 8th grade and weren't allowed to be married.
When attending, kids are encouraged to dress from the era and bring food available from that time - so it could be grown on your farm, but not processed in a lunchable or Doritos bag! :) We followed the guidelines except for my store-bought bread.
Here's my little Pioneer. Students had to pick a name of a former Pleasant Valley student and try to be in character. Please meet William Hetherington, age 10. He is the oldest child of 6, and his family came from Missouri. American born.
Girls on one side and boys on the other.
Hats off indoors.
They made cups out of paper, and then used a ladle to get their drinking water out of the bucket.
These are his buddies. This was right before they were asked to stand in front of everyone and read aloud.
It was a chilly day for a field trip with 30 mph winds. They didn't spend much time outside for recess or lunch, but he said it was a fun day!
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